Lofall, Washington facts for kids
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Lofall, Washington
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 Lofall, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Lofall, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Kitsap |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.00 sq mi (5.18 km2) |
| • Land | 2.00 sq mi (5.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,289 |
| • Density | 1,144.5/sq mi (441.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific |
| ZIP code |
98370
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-39930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1506249 |
Lofall is a small community in Washington state, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government. However, it is recognized as a census-designated place (CDP). This means the government counts its population for official surveys. In 2010, about 2,289 people lived in Lofall. It is located in Kitsap County.
To the east of Lofall, you can find another community called Breidablick.
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A Look at Lofall's Past
Lofall once had its own post office. It was opened in 1912. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1934. The community and its post office were named after H. Lofall. He was the person who originally owned the land where the post office was built.
Who Lives in Lofall?
In 2010, the population of Lofall was 2,289 people. This number was counted during the 2010 census.
- Out of the total population, 1,202 residents were male.
- The other 1,087 residents were female.
Where is Lofall Located?
Lofall is found in the northern part of Kitsap County. Its exact location is 47°48′38″N 122°39′07″W. The community sits on the southeast side of Hood Canal. Across the water from Lofall is South Point, which is in Jefferson County.
Getting Around Lofall
Washington State Route 3 runs along the eastern border of Lofall. This highway can take you to other nearby places.
- If you go northeast on Route 3 for about 4 miles (6.4 km), you will reach Port Gamble.
- If you travel south on Route 3 for about 19 miles (31 km), you will arrive in Bremerton.
Lofall's Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Lofall CDP covers an area of about 5.2 square kilometers (2.0 sq mi). Most of this area is land. Only a very tiny part, about 0.003%, is water.
See also
In Spanish: Lofall (Washington) para niños
